Today is #GivingTuesdayNow

Dear Friends,

Today is the day – it’s #GivingTuesdayNow! On this day of giving and generosity, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of UCP Wheels for Humanity and our work across the globe. This past year, through our CLASP wheelchair provision program, we delivered ocean containers of wheelchairs to 24 countries.

If you're able to give, here's how you can help UCP Wheels for Humanity today:

Make a secure donation via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/. Your support will help to ensure the continuation of our vital global therapy programs and wheelchair shipments.

Stay connected with us on social media! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same.

Spread the word about UCP Wheels for Humanity and share what our mission means to you! Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Our work continues:

Although the pandemic has forced us to move our trainings and meetings online, our CLASP global wheelchair provision program continues to operate around the world.

(Left) An ocean container of wheelchairs that was delivered to Nicaragua on April 30th, 2020

This shipment contained 154 pediatric wheelchairs, many of which were the Liberty II model, manufactured by UCP Wheels for Humanity.

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Today is #GivingTuesdayNow

Dear Friends,

Today is the day – it’s #GivingTuesdayNow! On this day of giving and generosity, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of UCP Wheels for Humanity and our work across the globe. This past year, through our CLASP wheelchair provision program, we delivered ocean containers of wheelchairs to 24 countries.

If you're able to give, here's how you can help UCP Wheels for Humanity today:

Make a secure donation via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/. Your support will help to ensure the continuation of our vital global therapy programs and wheelchair shipments.

Stay connected with us on social media! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same.

Spread the word about UCP Wheels for Humanity and share what our mission means to you! Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Our work continues:

Although the pandemic has forced us to move our trainings and meetings online, our CLASP global wheelchair provision program continues to operate around the world.

(Left) An ocean container of wheelchairs that was delivered to Nicaragua on April 30th, 2020

This shipment contained 154 pediatric wheelchairs, many of which were the Liberty II model, manufactured by UCP Wheels for Humanity.

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https://mailchi.mp/ucpwheels/fall2019issue-1832121Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow!See the photo of a recent wheelchair shipment to Nicaragua

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow

Hello friends,

Whether or not you’re able to donate to UCP Wheels for Humanity tomorrow, I want to thank you for your ongoing investment in our mission. We don't know when the pandemic will end or what the world will look like when it does, but we do know that people with disabilities will continue to need wheelchairs and physical therapy services.

Our work continues:

Although the pandemic has forced us to move our trainings and meetings online, our CLASP global wheelchair provision program continues to operate around the world.

(Left) An ocean container of wheelchairs that was delivered to Nicaragua on April 30th, 2020

This shipment contained 154 pediatric wheelchairs, many of which were the Liberty II model, manufactured by UCP Wheels for Humanity.

While we anticipate that the demand for our services will be greater than ever before going forward, it is because of your support of our work and programs that I feel certain we will have the resources to meet the increasing needs of people with disabilities across the globe. If you can, please consider making a secure donation tomorrow via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/ to support our global wheelchair distributions.

]]>Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow!See the photo of a recent wheelchair shipment to Nicaragua

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow

Hello friends,

Whether or not you’re able to donate to UCP Wheels for Humanity tomorrow, I want to thank you for your ongoing investment in our mission. We don't know when the pandemic will end or what the world will look like when it does, but we do know that people with disabilities will continue to need wheelchairs and physical therapy services.

Our work continues:

Although the pandemic has forced us to move our trainings and meetings online, our CLASP global wheelchair provision program continues to operate around the world.

(Left) An ocean container of wheelchairs that was delivered to Nicaragua on April 30th, 2020

This shipment contained 154 pediatric wheelchairs, many of which were the Liberty II model, manufactured by UCP Wheels for Humanity.

While we anticipate that the demand for our services will be greater than ever before going forward, it is because of your support of our work and programs that I feel certain we will have the resources to meet the increasing needs of people with disabilities across the globe. If you can, please consider making a secure donation tomorrow via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/ to support our global wheelchair distributions.

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https://mailchi.mp/ucpwheels/endofyear2019-1830181Gearing up for #GivingTuesdayNow!Support UCP Wheels for Humanity next Tuesday, May 5th!

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayNow!

Dear Friends,

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving to address the critical need caused by COVID-19. All around the world people are finding ways to support the organizations and causes that mean the most to them. Here are a few ways that you can support UCP Wheels for Humanity:

Make a secure donation via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/. Your support will help to ensure the continuation of our vital global therapy programs and wheelchair shipments.

Stay connected with us on social media! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same.

Spread the word about #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, 2020 and share what our mission means to you and why you support UCP Wheels for Humanity. Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about #GivingTuesdayNow or about UCP Wheels for Humanity. Thank you so much for your support.

]]>Gearing up for #GivingTuesdayNow!Support UCP Wheels for Humanity next Tuesday, May 5th!

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayNow!

Dear Friends,

Next Tuesday is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving to address the critical need caused by COVID-19. All around the world people are finding ways to support the organizations and causes that mean the most to them. Here are a few ways that you can support UCP Wheels for Humanity:

Make a secure donation via our website at: https://ucpwheels.org/myimpact/. Your support will help to ensure the continuation of our vital global therapy programs and wheelchair shipments.

Stay connected with us on social media! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and invite your friends to do the same.

Spread the word about #GivingTuesdayNow on May 5, 2020 and share what our mission means to you and why you support UCP Wheels for Humanity. Make sure to use hashtag #GivingTuesdayNow and encourage your friends and family to do the same!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about #GivingTuesdayNow or about UCP Wheels for Humanity. Thank you so much for your support.

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https://mailchi.mp/ucpwheels/endofyear2019-1822817Join Us For A Global Day of Unity - May 5, 2020Support UCP Wheels for Humanity on #GivingTuesdayNow

Join us for a Global Day of Unity - May 5th, 2020

Dear Friends,

As we navigate this time of uncertainty, we find hope in stories of people coming together. Over the course of the past month, we’ve been inspired by the generosity of neighbors looking out for one another.

I’m writing to let you know that on May 5, 2020, UCP Wheels for Humanity is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving. As you know, UCP Wheels for Humanity works around the world to provide wheelchairs and access to therapy programs for people with disabilities. But we can’t do this without you!

Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family why you believe in our work and encourage them to support us too!

]]>Join Us For A Global Day of Unity - May 5, 2020Support UCP Wheels for Humanity on #GivingTuesdayNow

Join us for a Global Day of Unity - May 5th, 2020

Dear Friends,

As we navigate this time of uncertainty, we find hope in stories of people coming together. Over the course of the past month, we’ve been inspired by the generosity of neighbors looking out for one another.

I’m writing to let you know that on May 5, 2020, UCP Wheels for Humanity is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving. As you know, UCP Wheels for Humanity works around the world to provide wheelchairs and access to therapy programs for people with disabilities. But we can’t do this without you!

Not only do we need your support, we need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends and family why you believe in our work and encourage them to support us too!

COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear Friends,

From all of us here at UCP Wheels for Humanity, we hope that you and your family are staying well and healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Our staff members based in Los Angeles have joined our colleagues around the world in working remotely for the time being. We are grateful to our staff for making a seamless transition to remote work. We will continue to monitor global, federal, and state recommendations to ensure the health of our employees as we navigate this complicated time.

Our shipping warehouse in China is still operational and we continue to ship and provide wheelchairs to our service partners around the world.

As the pandemic spreads across the globe and health systems in low- and middle-income countries begin to reach capacity, we know that people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable and in need of support. We are exploring additional ways to expand programming to address this need, and we will update you as we further develop our response.

Lastly, we wanted to thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our mission. We know that the economic implications of this crisis will be felt around the globe for a long time to come, but we are certain that we will persevere through this moment together.

]]>COVID-19 UpdateWheelchair provision continues in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear Friends,

From all of us here at UCP Wheels for Humanity, we hope that you and your family are staying well and healthy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Our staff members based in Los Angeles have joined our colleagues around the world in working remotely for the time being. We are grateful to our staff for making a seamless transition to remote work. We will continue to monitor global, federal, and state recommendations to ensure the health of our employees as we navigate this complicated time.

Our shipping warehouse in China is still operational and we continue to ship and provide wheelchairs to our service partners around the world.

As the pandemic spreads across the globe and health systems in low- and middle-income countries begin to reach capacity, we know that people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable and in need of support. We are exploring additional ways to expand programming to address this need, and we will update you as we further develop our response.

Lastly, we wanted to thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our mission. We know that the economic implications of this crisis will be felt around the globe for a long time to come, but we are certain that we will persevere through this moment together.

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https://mailchi.mp/ucpwheels/endofyear2019Bring a Happier New Year to a Child Like AbigailGive the gift of Liberty.

You Can Make 2020 a
Happier New Year for a Child Like Abigail!

This year, your generosity helped us to produce a new, updated model of the Liberty, one of the most popular pediatric wheelchairs for use in developing countries since we first launched it back in 2011.

Hours of sitting in poorly fitted wheelchairs causes severe health problems. As their bodies are still growing, children are at the greatest risk. The Liberty II helps to reduce those problems by including comfort seating, postural support and size adjustable features more commonly found in high-end chairs.

A donation of $250, or just $21 a month, buys a child a Liberty II.

Donate now and you’ll be bringing a brighter future for more children like Abigail.

]]>Bring a Happier New Year to a Child Like AbigailGive the gift of Liberty.

You Can Make 2020 a
Happier New Year for a Child Like Abigail!

This year, your generosity helped us to produce a new, updated model of the Liberty, one of the most popular pediatric wheelchairs for use in developing countries since we first launched it back in 2011.

Hours of sitting in poorly fitted wheelchairs causes severe health problems. As their bodies are still growing, children are at the greatest risk. The Liberty II helps to reduce those problems by including comfort seating, postural support and size adjustable features more commonly found in high-end chairs.

A donation of $250, or just $21 a month, buys a child a Liberty II.

Donate now and you’ll be bringing a brighter future for more children like Abigail.

450 people with disabilities and their families received business training

50 employers received disability awareness training

But our work has always been about more than numbers. It's about bringing mobility and hope to real people - like Abigail, Mirna, and Aceli - whose lives your giving has transformed for the better. Because a properly-fitted wheelchair is not a short-term fix - it’s a bridge to a sustainable future.

With the tax law changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, more donors are choosing the following strategies to meet their 2019 financial goals.

Timing gifts strategically - for example, if you make an annual donation at the beginning of the calendar year, consider moving your gift up to the end of the preceding calendar year to group together gifts for a single tax year.

If you have any questions regarding your donation and tax status, please reach out to Patrick Amarante, Development Associate pamarante@ucpwheels.org

Small Ways You Can Make a
BIG Difference

1. Use AmazonSmile when you do your holiday shopping.

Help us raise more money by selecting Wheels for Humanity
as your charitable cause on Amazon Smile!

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.

2. Buy this great stocking stuffer gift and 100% of the proceeds go to Wheels!

The award-winning, wildly popular card game, Not Parent Approved, is making a limited-edition expansion pack, and is giving 100% of the proceeds to benefit Wheels for Humanity!

450 people with disabilities and their families received business training

50 employers received disability awareness training

But our work has always been about more than numbers. It's about bringing mobility and hope to real people - like Abigail, Mirna, and Aceli - whose lives your giving has transformed for the better. Because a properly-fitted wheelchair is not a short-term fix - it’s a bridge to a sustainable future.

With the tax law changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, more donors are choosing the following strategies to meet their 2019 financial goals.

Timing gifts strategically - for example, if you make an annual donation at the beginning of the calendar year, consider moving your gift up to the end of the preceding calendar year to group together gifts for a single tax year.

If you have any questions regarding your donation and tax status, please reach out to Patrick Amarante, Development Associate pamarante@ucpwheels.org

Small Ways You Can Make a
BIG Difference

1. Use AmazonSmile when you do your holiday shopping.

Help us raise more money by selecting Wheels for Humanity
as your charitable cause on Amazon Smile!

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.

2. Buy this great stocking stuffer gift and 100% of the proceeds go to Wheels!

The award-winning, wildly popular card game, Not Parent Approved, is making a limited-edition expansion pack, and is giving 100% of the proceeds to benefit Wheels for Humanity!

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https://mailchi.mp/ucpwheels/endofyearappeal13 low-to-no cost ways you can give big!And make an even bigger difference in someone's life.

INCLUSION

Dear Friends,

As a father, I know that the heart is often a heavy thing, filled with a jumble of love and hope mixed with the pain and fear that comes with parenting a child whom you love with every fiber of your being. This is why the story of Abigail and her mom, Mirna, touches me so deeply.

Watch the video of the day Abigail received her first properly-fitted wheelchair and I promise it will fill your heart with joy, too.

Then check out the 3 easy ways you can make a difference to the lives of more people like Abigail, Mirna, and Aceli and spread the joy around the world!

Donations are matched dollar for dollar on a first-come, first-served basis until $7,000,000 USD in eligible donations are made on Facebook.

Facebook will match up to a total of $100,000 per nonprofit organization.

Each donor can have up to $20,000 in eligible donations matched on GivingTuesday.

Facebook cover processing fees so that when you donate using Facebook’s payments platform 100% of your donation goes to UCP Wheels for Humanity.

2. Use AmazonSmile when you do your holiday shopping.

Help us raise more money by selecting Wheels for Humanity
as your charitable cause on Amazon Smile!

What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization.

3. Buy this great stocking stuffer gift and 100% of the proceeds go to Wheels!

The award-winning, wildly popular card game, Not Parent Approved, is making a limited-edition expansion pack, and is giving 100% of the proceeds to benefit Wheels for Humanity!